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Safety recall · 74V240000

Steering: arm Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on December 9, 1974. It covers about 10,664 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V240000
Reported
Dec 9, 1974
Vehicles
10,664
Area
Steering

Contacts

Ford campaign no 150. 4 X 4 light trucks. Possibility that the dana 3. 350Pound front drive axle assembly may contain front wheel spindles that wereimproperly hardened. This condition could cause fatigue failure and result inspindle fracture. Continued driving will result in spindle separation fromaxle assembly, and front wheel, hub and drum will become detached from truck.(Correct by inspecting and replacing spindle where necessary).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V240000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1974 Ford F25002B
1975 Ford F25006D

Questions

Is the 74V240000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 74V240000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 74V240000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on December 9, 1974. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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